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Submissions received and TGA response: orphan drug program
18 April 2017 - The TGA would like to thank respondents who provided submissions in response to the October 2016 ...
Posted by Michael Wonder on 06 Apr 2017
CSIRO says red tape holding back Australia's medical technology, pharmaceutical industries
3 April 2017 - The CSIRO is warning that slow and outdated regulation is holding back Australia's medical technology and ...
Posted by Michael Wonder on 21 Mar 2017
TGA seeks feedback on support needs for SMEs
21 March 2017 - The TGA is investigating ways that it might provide support for small and medium enterprises in ...
Posted by Michael Wonder on 17 Mar 2017
Expedited pathways for prescription medicines
17 March 2017 - The TGA would like to thank respondents who provided submissions in response to the October 2016 ...
Posted by Michael Wonder on 16 Mar 2017
Nine submissions done and two due by month end…
16 March 2017 - Industry advocacy at AusBiotech is in ‘top gear’ with nine submissions completed on behalf of members ...
Posted by Michael Wonder on 08 Mar 2017
Donald Trump's FDA plans could affect drug regulation in Australia, leading medic warns
9 March 2017 - Drug safety and regulation in Australia are under threat from US President Donald Trump, says leading ...
Posted by Michael Wonder on 15 Feb 2017
Proposed changes to accessing unapproved therapeutic goods through the Authorised Prescriber and Special Access Schemes
15 February 2017 - The TGA is seeking comments from interested parties on the proposed changes to the Special Access Scheme ...
Posted by Michael Wonder on 14 Feb 2017
TGA Bill to cut 'red tape' stalls for Inquiry
14 February 2017 - The passage of a legislative bill to enable regulatory reform measures stemming from the review of ...
Posted by Michael Wonder on 31 Jan 2017
Trump health pick Tom Price pressed over purchase of shares in ASX-listed biotech Innate
31 January 2017 - US Republican politician Tom Price got a privileged offer to buy an Australian biomedical stock at ...
Posted by Michael Wonder on 24 Jan 2017
Government seeks further comment on Productivity Commission's intellectual property report
24 January 2017 - The Federal Government has invited stakeholder views after releasing the final report on the Productivity Commission’s ...
Posted by Michael Wonder on 21 Jan 2017
AusBiotech submits to TGA on medical device reform
19 January 2017 - AusBiotech, supported by the AusMedtech Regulatory Affairs Expert Panel, has submitted to two medical device consultations ...
Posted by Michael Wonder on 07 Dec 2016
Correcting the record: Australia Financial Review story on medicinal cannabis
7 December 2016 - On 5 December 2016, the Australian Financial Review ran a story 'Lambert-backed medicinal cannabis grower leaves for ...
Posted by Michael Wonder on 02 Dec 2016
Legislation will improve access to medicines and cut red-tape
2 December 2016 - Legislation introduced to Parliament on final sitting day of 2016 will enable faster access to certain ...
Posted by Michael Wonder on 29 Nov 2016
TGA business plan 2016-17
29 November 2016 - The TGA Business Plan 2016-17 provides an overview of our strategic considerations including: ...
Posted by Michael Wonder on 14 Nov 2016
TGA key performance indicators: July 2015 to June 2016
14 November 2016 - The TGA has published a self-assessed rating of its overall performance for the year ending 30 ...